Singer Phil Everly of Everly Brothers Dies at 74

Everly's wife explains that the singer died from complications relating to his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, adding, 'He fought long and hard.'

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Singer Phil Everly, who formed The Everly Brothers with his brother Don, has passed away. According to his wife, Patti, the singer passed away on Friday, January 3 in Burbank from complications relating to his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at the age of 74. "We are absolutely heartbroken. He fought long and hard," she told Los Angeles Times.

The Everly Brothers was a big star of late 1950s and early 1960s thanks to their unforgettable harmonies. The two brothers are popular for their songs such as "All I Have To Do Is Dream", "Wake Up Little Susie", "Bye Bye Love", "When Will I Be Loved" and "Cathy's Clown".